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141. Pets Preview (PC, Console) and Video (PC) at GameSpot

Written on Sunday 30 July 2006 at 02:44 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Just like IGN, gaming site GameSpot has covered the Sims 2 Pets. Rather than writing several different previews though, there's just one preview which covers the PC and Console editions, and the differences between them. One of them is in the Create a Pet. Where the PC version sticks to collars for pet accessories, pets on the consoles can also have hats, sweaters, hoodies and tiny shoes. When it comes to living with the pets, you can train them to be good, or destructive, depending on when you scold or praise them. Pets can also be traded between neighbors, or you can adopt one from the animal shelter. You can also make dogs and cats have careers, to have them bring in some money. Exclusive to the console edition is the downtown area where you can purchase items for your pets, and meet other pet owners. The preview is one page in size.

Besides that, GameSpot has posted a slightly different trailer of the PC version. This video shows a few extended scenes from the official trailer. On the GameSpot Trailers page, watch or download "Official Movie 1" to see it.

142. IGN Previews Pets

Written on Sunday 30 July 2006 at 01:53 by ChEeTaH - 1 comment.

Along with several other websites, IGN has published three previews of the Sims 2 Pets. One covers the PC and Console (including PSP) versions in one, the DS and GBA each get separate previews. Altogether there are 4 pages of text for you to read about the upcoming Sims title. Read on for some of the key highlights mentioned in the previews. Read More!

143. Our The Sims 2 Pets PC Preview

Written on Friday 28 July 2006 at 00:14 by ChEeTaH - 3 comments.

About a week ago The Sims Zone was over at the offices of EA's Sims Division (aka Maxis) in Redwood City, California. The reason? To check out the Sims 2 Pets on various platforms. The game became official today, and after reading all the first bits of news about it, you can now read a complete 2-page preview of the PC Expansion pack. Armed with 148 pictures of the game, we dive into the first details of the yet-to-be-finished expansion. It's only a start, as more previews for other platforms will follow soon. For now, enjoy the preview.

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144. Pets is Official [Updated]

Written on Thursday 27 July 2006 at 19:03 by ChEeTaH - 6 comments.

The Sims 2 Pets will be released on PC (Expansion pack), PlayStation 2, GameCube, Nintendo DS and GBA (Separate games) on 17 October. The PSP version, similar to the PS2 and GameCube version will be released about a month later. All versions feature dogs and cats, with Create a Pet as base to create them. Pets will need training and using codes you can unlock unique accessories in the games. The gameplay for all versions is open-ended, like the classic freeplay mode. On the PC there will be generations of pets, including the genetics, and careers for your pets in Security, Show Business or Service. On the consoles, PS2, GameCube and PSP, there will be a central town park where you can head over to with your pets, shop for pet items, and socialise with others. The DS version is all about managing a pet care centre, where you have to take care of other Sims' pets. Selling pet products gives you even more simoleons. Finally there's the GBA version, where you have to take care of the town's pets as well, in Barkersville. Again, teaching tricks is one of the tasks, but in this version you'll also be able to participate in tournaments and championships to win prizes.

Along with the announcement, EA has released a trailer, screenshots, artworks, pack shots and the logo, all of which you can find right here. For the trailer, please pick a high quality version (15.1 Mb) or the low quality version (4.0 Mb). Read more for all artworks, screenshots and packshots! As you can see on the pack shots, the European Pegi rating for all console and handheld versions will be 7+, compared to the 12+ rating for the PC. The American rating is still pending, although The Sims Zone has learned from Maxis that it'll be E10+ for the consoles and handhelds, and as you can see it's T for Teen for the PC expansion.

Check out the press release from EA for some more details, as well as the official product page. Also make sure you don't miss our preview later today, or the developer chat!

[Last updated: 27 July, 19:30] Read More!

145. First Pets Screens

Written on Thursday 27 July 2006 at 17:29 by ChEeTaH - 1 comment.

Although we're less than 2 hours away from the probable official announcement of Pets, the first couple of screenshots have already been leaked. There are a couple of PC and a few Console screenshots by the looks of them. The first 6 are from GamesRadar which has already put them in the entry for the PS2 version, even though only the second and third look as if they're for that platform. A few other small ones of the PC edition were posted by WingedElf on the GameSpot Forums. Thanks to SimSational for the links. Check out the images by clicking the thumbnails below.

146. Glamour Life Wallpapers

Written on Thursday 27 July 2006 at 07:44 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

With the Glamour Life Stuff pack coming out next month, Maxis is promoting it a little bit by releasing three new wallpapers for on the official website. While they may not be reproduced here, you can see some small samples below. This time, rather than coming in high resolutions like 1680x1050 and 1280x1024 as well, the wallpapers are only available 1024x768 and 800x600 sizes. All three are to be downloaded from the wallpapers page, where you can also find all previous Sims 2 (and expansion packs) wallpapers.

147. Pets at EA Store

Written on Monday 24 July 2006 at 07:36 by ChEeTaH - 6 comments.

Maxis is still holding the announcement of Pets back to probably July 27th, but the EA Store has already put the game in their product listing. There are 5 versions of the game available for pre-order, namely PC, PS2, GameCube, DS, GBA. The prices are $29.95 for PC, DS and GBA, and $39.95 for PS2 and GameCube. Several brief decriptions are included with the listings. On PC, pets will include dogs, cats, birds and more, but Create-A-Pet only exists for dogs and cats. Training is available, and pets will also be able to get a job in Show Business, Security or Service. On the consoles there will be 22 dog and 15 cat breeds, as well as guinea pigs. At Town Park you can find other Sims with pets and buy items for pets. The console game also seems to be the classic freeplay - whether there's a storymode is not said. Finally, you can also share pets through a code to hand to your friends. On the DS version, you have to run a pet clinic, and by treating pets you unlock newi tems. On the GBA you have to take a career in Pet Care and go through different jobs. Read more for the precise descriptions. Read More!

148. More Glamour Life Renders

Written on Monday 24 July 2006 at 07:19 by ChEeTaH - 5 comments.

At the announcement of Glamour Life Stuff several artworks of items were published on the official website. The official German site has posted a couple more different artworks, recolours of items already posted previously. Click the thumbnails below to see the renders in full size.

149. Glamour Life Revealed

Written on Saturday 15 July 2006 at 02:53 by ChEeTaH - 4 comments.

Following rumours of only a few days ago that the second Stuff pack for the Sims 2 would be called "Glamour Life," Maxis has confirmed that to be a fact, by revealing details of the pack on the official site. A product page has been created, on which you can find 17 screenshots, 33 item renders, 2 videos and the system requirements. All of that is accompanied with the following description of the pack:

"Your Sims can now indulge in a glamorous life with this collection of luxurious furniture, fashionable clothing, and extravagant décor items. Create lavish homes furnished with the finest modern bedroom, living room, and dining room sets. Turn heads in the neighborhood as your Sims show off elegant gowns, red carpet formalwear, and cool casual styles at their next big soirée. Your Sims will live the high life with 60 new items including pop-art paintings, sectional sofas, a high-end stereo, fur coats, and more!"

As with the Family Fun pack, Glamour Life will contain about 60 items (objects, clothing, etc), of which roughly half can already be seen through the image renders. A release date has not yet been given, although the intro flash on the official site mentions August. Whether earlier rumours saying mid-August or else late August are true has not yet been confirmed. The price of the pack will probably be similar to that of Family Fun Stuff: around $20/£10. Availability through EA Downloader has also not yet been confirmed. You can find all screenshots (including some earlier ones, in higher quality, as well as one featuring the logo) and all item renders in the Read More part, or on the official screenshots respectively renders pages. You can also check out the two videos showing the features and the system requirements. We'll keep you updated with the latest about this stuff pack as soon as the news comes in. Read More!

150. Sims 2 Pets Info, Screen and PS2 Packshot

Written on Saturday 15 July 2006 at 01:40 by ChEeTaH - 0 comments.

Several bits of info about the Sims 2 Pets were revealed the past couple of days. Not only for the PC Expansion pack, but there's also more proof that the Sims 2 Pets will be the new console and handheld games as well. There's some information about the expansion pack, a screenshot, a small article and a preliminary pack shot of the PlayStation 2 version (in French). Read on for all the details. Read More!